Mechanical Engineer

Kalogon•Melbourne, FL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kalogon, a smart seating startup based in Melbourne, seeks a top notch Mechanical Engineer to help us expand our product lines as we adapt our seating technology for new customers. The ideal candidate will have experience with design for manufacture with injection molded assembly, ideally with consumer or medical device products. What You’ll Do Design & Development Designing injection moldable assemblies and supporting the production handoff Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Onshape Focus on electromechanical assembly design and work with electronics designer and product to figure out efficient integrated solutions for electromechanical systems Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting Understand the impact of different material choices on product lifecycle, durability, and how this impacts what your design choices are Translate product design requirements into thoughtful mechanical designs and solutions to meet customer needs Work with Engineering team leader on deciding the right process for prototyping and volume production of parts Collaborate with cross-functional teams touching every part of the business Project Management Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations Present thorough project updates to stakeholders and management Cultivate empathy with end users and ensure you understand their perspective and how it applies to your work Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives Contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures Support manufacturing processes and resolve production-related technical issues Testing & Validation Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings Support prototype development and participate in design verification activities Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum 4 years of professional mechanical engineering experience with at least 2 full product development cycles under your belt
Proven track record of successfully completing complex engineering projects from concept to production
Familiarity and previous collaboration on connected devices controlled by software
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusio360, Creo, or similar)
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles
Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal design and fabrication, machining, welding, casting, and injection molding
Experience with rapid prototyping technologies (3D printing, CNC machining)
To conform to the U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Medical device experience
Experience in seating ergonomics or seating engineering
Knowledge of aviation or aerospace seating standards and certification requirements
Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies
Pneumatics experience around sealing surface design

Responsibilities

Designing injection moldable assemblies and supporting the production handoff
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Onshape
Focus on electromechanical assembly design and work with electronics designer and product to figure out efficient integrated solutions for electromechanical systems
Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting
Understand the impact of different material choices on product lifecycle, durability, and how this impacts what your design choices are
Translate product design requirements into thoughtful mechanical designs and solutions to meet customer needs
Work with Engineering team leader on deciding the right process for prototyping and volume production of parts
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations
Present thorough project updates to stakeholders and management
Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety
Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings
Support prototype development and participate in design verification activities
Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions